Softball Recap: Kathrine Fung leads Carlmont to victory over Woodside

By Team Reports May 8, 2024, 9:09am

Softball Recap: Carlmont Scots vs. Woodside Wildcats

It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Carlmont ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They skirted past the Woodside Wildcats 4-2. That's more bragging rights for Carlmont, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Kathrine Fung made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over nine innings pitched. Fung has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive pitching appearances. Fung was also solid in the batter's box, getting four hits from her four at bats.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Molly Brand, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-5. Bella Wilson was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.

On Woodside's side, Marisa Calderon spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on 13 hits.

Carlmont is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-9-1 record this season. As for Woodside, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-13.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carlmont will take on Burlingame at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Carlmont will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak alive. Woodside will take on Capuchino at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Capuchino will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Woodside surely won't give up without a fight.

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